Ukrainian Railways Sends Russian Pop Star to a Moscow Psychiatric Hospital

Ukrzaliznytsia Responds to Nikolai Baskov's Post

According to Главком: Ukraine's state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, fired back at Russian singer Nikolai Baskov on the social media platform Threads, suggesting he check into a psychiatric facility in Moscow. The company's reply garnered more likes than Baskov's original post. In his message, the artist declared:

“I am the only king of Threads here”

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Under that post, the Ukrzaliznytsia account left a comment containing the phone number +7 (499) 791-20-50. That number belongs to the Moscow Psychiatric Clinical Hospital named after N. A. Alekseev. Notably, the railway company's comment attracted significant attention, receiving more likes than the singer's own post.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Joins In and Social Media Buzz

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense also reacted to Baskov's Threads post. The comment section quickly filled with ironic remarks. For instance, one user wrote:

• “What a joke. Save this number: +7 (499) 791-20-50. Moscow Psychiatric Clinical Hospital named after N. A. Alekseev”

• Other comments included phrases like 'I'm rolling on the floor, you are SMM gods,' and jokes that Baskov probably has that number on speed dial.

The incident sparked lively discussion on the platform, with users continuing to debate Baskov's statements and the ensuing reactions.

Ukrzaliznytsia's sharp response highlights how Ukrainian companies actively engage on social media, often using irony to counter remarks from Russian artists. Such comments also reflect broader public sentiment in Ukraine toward Russian cultural figures, showing a growing appetite for humorous, pointed content in response to provocative claims. These events further illustrate how social networks have become a key arena for political and cultural discourse in today's information landscape.

The ongoing interactions between artists and public figures on social media continue to spark interest, as seen in a recent incident involving Ivo Bobul. The singer addressed criticism regarding his weight loss, demonstrating how celebrities are increasingly engaging with their audiences. For a deeper look into his response and the broader implications of such exchanges, check out this piece on Bobul's comeback to online detractors.